engineering computer science MCQ #526

A wireless network uses the CSMA/CA protocol. What is the purpose of the RTS/CTS handshake?

engineering computer science MCQ #526

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A wireless network uses the CSMA/CA protocol. What is the purpose of the RTS/CTS handshake?

    • A) To reserve the channel
    • B) To acknowledge packet receipt
    • C) To fragment packets
    • D) To prioritize packets

    Answer: To reserve the channel

    Explanation: RTS/CTS handshake is used to reserve the channel, preventing collisions by alerting other devices to wait before transmitting.